Masturbation is a normal physical function.
It's as natural as going to the bathroom or breathing air.
And yet for some people, there's still a stigma around masturbation that has led to misinformation and numerous masturbation myths.
Read on to learn what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to solo sex.
Myth 1: People in Relationships Don't Masturbate!
Reality: People masturbate whether they are in a relationship or single.
Some get jealous when their partners masturbate because they feel it's cheating, or that their partner is masturbating because they aren't good enough,in bed.
But it's important to understand that people have different levels of sexual desire all are totally healthy and normal, and some involve masturbation.
Myth 2: Excessive Masturbation Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction!
Reality: Erectile dysfunction does not result from masturbation.
What can happen with either men or women is you masturbate frequently and become used to a certain touch, whether it's vibration or your own hand.
Because of this, she says, you may become habituated to that sensation and find it more difficult to have an orgasm with your partner.
Myth 3: Masturbation Is Not a Normal Part of Sexual Development!
Reality: A study published in JAMA Pediatrics that involved more than 800 teenagers ages 14 to 17 found that 74 percent of boys, and more than 48 percent of girls, masturbate and that's a good thing.
It's totally healthy for people of all ages to masturbate.
